LOS PASEOS AQUATIC CLUB
A summer swim team for kids ages 5-18 in San Jose, California

CALLING ALL PENGUINS FOR 2026

**IMPORTANT Info re: Silver Creek Meet on 7/9, CHAMPS, Service Event, Spirit Week.**

Jul 8, 2022 |

Dear Penguins and Parents:

New and FINAL Check in time for the Silver Creek Meet!
Swimmers and parent volunteers MUST CHECK IN at 7:10 am.

Please keep reading for more important information about the upcoming week.

LPAC @ Silver Creek on July 9th

Meet Details

  • Date: Saturday, July 9, 2022
  • Pool Gates Open at 7:00 am
  • Time: LPAC swimmers and parent volunteers must check in by 7:10 am.
  • The meet starts at 8:30 am and generally ends around 12:30 pm
  • If your child is sick, please call or text Coach Scott’s cell phone: 408-613-5126.
  • If a parent volunteer cannot check in by 7:10 am, please text Cecie at 408-910-5611.
  • Meet Entries and Volunteer Assignments have been posted to the Silver Creek page.
  • Team Area: When you enter the pool area, the left side of the facility is available for LPAC. There is limited room, so we will have to squeeze in tight and share EZ Ups!

Location

Silver Creek Valley Country Club Pool
Located between Farnsworth Drive
and Country Club Parkway
near Courtside Drive
San Jose, California 95138

Note: Most LPAC families park at Silver Oak Elementary School, located just a little past the pool at 5000 Farnsworth Drive. This map shows the school location.

**IMPORTANT CHAMPS INFO**

Champs is going to look different this year! It will be a split event:

  • Swimmers age 11 and up, race during the morning session
  • Swimmers age 10 and under, race during the afternoon session.
  • Every family MUST participate as a volunteer. It is the only way to make Champs successful!

Parents are required to sign up for a volunteer shift during your child’s swim session. If you have children swimming in both the morning and afternoon, you need to sign up for a volunteer shift during both morning and afternoon sessions.

 

CHAMPS Volunteer Sign Ups

SPIRIT WEEK STARTS ON MONDAY July 11th

Every day next week, show up to practice in each of the following themes, as we gear up for Champs!

Crazy Hair Monday

Come to practice, showing us your wildest hairstyles! We can’t wait to see who’s hair is the craziest!

 

 

 

Pajama Day Tuesday

Roll out of bed in your pajamas and come to practice! But remember, you still gotta swim.

 

Sports Jersey Wednesday

Wear your favorite sports jersey! Who is your favorite team?

 

 

Thuperhero Thursday

Dress up like a superhero! Aquaman, Spiderman, Batman, and the list goes on. Who will you be?

 

 

Penguin Spirt Friday

This is the final practice of the season. Show your Penguin spirit!

 

 

 

 

Spirit Night on Thursday, July 14th

Spirit Night is on Thursday, July 14th. Parents are required to attend and learn about the New Champs Setup, while your swimmers enjoy, pizza, spirit posters and electing their new swimmer representatives. More details to come next week.

Swim-a-Thon Pledges Due on July 8th

SWIM-A-THON

Penguins, your Swim-a-Thon pledges are due today, July 8th!

Coaches Raffle ($1.00 each) Tickets on sale at the Silver Creek Meet.

See Kelly Fumagalli for tickets!

Community Service Event on July 8th

Community Service Event

Our community service event is today, Friday, July 8th!

  • Time: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
  • Location: Los Paseos Park. Meet at the pool at 10:15 am and we will walk over together.
  • Waiver: Bring your Volunteer Waiver, if you haven’t already turned it in.
  • Questions: Amelia Hadfield (408.529.5783)

Beach Trip on July 9th

All HIgh School swimmers will be driven to the beach by parent volunteers.

Details:

 

 

End of Season Banquet on July 17th

Banquet Details

The end of season Banquet is approaching fast and it is time to register. Final registration deadline is Tuesday, July 5th.

End of Season Gifts for Coaches

We are creating end of season gifts for our coaches. Feel free to contribute any amount of funds, and sign the coaches cards!  Look for Judy Seps at the following meet and activities:

  • Silver Creek Meet, July 9th
  • Spirit Night, July 14th
  • Spaghetti Dinner, July 15th

Gifts and cards will be presented to the coaches at the LPAC Banquet!

LPAC Governing Board Elections

The LPAC Governing Board is looking for volunteers for the 2023 season. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Jennie Anderson with interest and any other questions about volunteering for the board.

Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars!

Mark Your Calendars!

Please take note of the upcoming events and mark your calendars. We will send out more information about each event in future emails, but you can click on the links below to read more about each event on our website.

 

Beach Trip and Banquet Registration Deadlines are TODAY! Turn in Waivers for Community Service!

Jul 5, 2022 |

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Today is your absolute last chance to register for the Beach Trip (High School only) and the Banquet. We need the registrations to finalize headcounts for food. Don’t miss out and register TODAY!

Please also turn in your waivers for the community service event ASAP!

Beach Trip Registration Deadline is Today, July 5th!

High School Penguins and Parents:

If you have not registered for the Beach Trip, today is your last chance! We need to finalize the headcount to make sure we have enough food and supplies.

Details:

Use the button below to register now!

LPAC Beach Trip Registration – Must Regis

Banquet Registration Deadline is Today, July 5th!

Banquet Details

If you have not registered for the Banquet, today is your last chance! Swimmers eat for free, but you MUST register for their meals. Additional meals MUST be ordered in advance; orders will NOT be accepted at the door. Don’t miss out on the end of season celebration and register for the Banquet TODAY!

  • Date: Sunday, July 17, 2022
  • Time: 4:30 to 8:00 PM
  • Place: Los Paseos Clubhouse & lawn area
  • Meal: Choice of Freshly Grilled Tacos with Carne Asada, Chicken, Al Pastor, or Grilled Vegetables. Rice, beans, chips and salsa will also be served.
  • Cost: Swimmers eat free but must register to reserve a meal.
  • Additional meals: $15 for adults; $13 for kids.
  • Payment Options:
    • Check: Make checks payable to LPAC and put your checks in the ACTIVITIES folder in the family files.
    • Zelle: Use Zelle to pay Justin Katz at treasurer@swimlpac.org, Include “LPAC 2022 Banquet” with Swimmer Family Last Name in memo.

Use the button below to register now!

LPAC Banquet Registration – Must Register by July 5th

Community Service Event on July 8th

Community Service Event

If you plan to participate in the community service event, please turn your waiver in NOW! We want waivers turned in ASAP to make sure that Friday’s event goes smoothly. We can’t wait to see Penguins of all ages, serving the community!

Details:

  • Age Group: All age groups
  • Date: Friday, July 8th
  • Time: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
  • Location: Los Paseos Park. Meet at the pool at 10:15 am and we will walk over together.
  • Waiver: Everyone participating must fill out a Volunteer Waiver. Turn in your waiver to the “ACTIVITIES” folder in the family files.
  • Cost: None
  • Questions: Amelia Hadfield (408.529.5783)

 

Week 9 Update: No Practice July 4th, Community Service, Register for Beach Trip and Banquet NOW!

Jul 4, 2022 |

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Hope everyone had fun on the Raft Trip and enjoyed the swim meet-free weekend! Now we’re into the final sprint of the season. There are only nine practices left before Champs, so please try to come every day if you can!

No Practice on Monday, July 4th!

There will be no practice on Monday, July 4th! Enjoy your Indendence Day!

VERY IMPORTANT – WILL YOU BE AT Silver Creek and/or Champs?

We only have two meets left in the season! Please send an email TODAY to coaches@swimlpac.org if your swimmer will have to miss all or part of the following meets:

  • LPAC @ Silver Creek on July 9th, or
  • Champs on July 16th.

The swimmers that we know will be missing all or part of the Silver Creek meet on July 9th are: V. Vunawai, C. DeSantis, Y. Hajizadeh, S. Hodges, Gw. Gill, Gr. Gill.

The swimmers that we know will be missing all or part of Champs on July 16th are: V. Vunawai, C. DeSantis, Y. Hajizadeh, C. Luna, M. Erastova.

Message from our Volunteer Coordinators

Parent Volunteers:

We need you! We are looking for Timers and Recorders for the Silver Creek meet on July 9th. Silver Creek has 8 lanes, so we need twice as many as usual. If you would like to help by volunteering to be a Timer or a Recorder, please email volunteers@swimlpac.org.

If you will not be at our last two meets, the volunteer coordinators need to know ASAP. Please send an email NOW to volunteers@swimlpac.org, if you will have to miss all or part of the following dates:

  • LPAC @ Silver Creek on July 9th, or
  • Champs on July 16th.

LPAC @ Silver Creek on July 9th

Meet Details

  • Date: Saturday, July 9, 2022
  • Time: LPAC swimmers need to check in by 7:20 am
  • The meet starts at 8:30 am and generally ends around 12:30 pm

Location

Silver Creek Valley Country Club Pool
Located between Farnsworth Drive
and Country Club Parkway
near Courtside Drive
San Jose, California 95138

Note: Most LPAC families park at Silver Oak Elementary School, located just a little past the pool at 5000 Farnsworth Drive. This map shows the school location.

Swim-a-Thon Pledges Due on July 8th

SWIM-A-THON

Penguins, your pledges must be turned in by July 8th to qualify for prizes.

Coaches Raffle

Extra tickets for the Coaches Raffle will be $1.00 and will go on sale Saturday, July 9th during the Silver Creek meet. See Kelly Fumagalli for tickets!

Visit the Swim-a-Thon page on our website for more information.

Community Service Event on July 8th

Community Service Event

We will be having a community service event for all age groups on Friday, July 8, 2022, hosted by San Jose Parks and Rec. We can’t wait to see Big Buddies with their Little Buddies, and Penguins of all ages, getting together to serve the community.

Details:

  • Age Group: All age groups
  • Date: Friday, July 8th
  • Time: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
  • Location: Los Paseos Park. Meet at the pool at 10:15 am and we will walk over together.
  • Waiver: Everyone participating must fill out a Volunteer Waiver. Turn in your waiver to the “ACTIVITIES” folder in the family files.
  • Cost: None
  • Questions: Amelia Hadfield (408.529.5783)

Beach Trip on July 9th

High School Penguins and Parents:

Don’t forget to register for the Beach Trip by Tuesday, July 5th.

Details:

Use the button below to register now!

LPAC Beach Trip Registration – Must Register by July 5th

End of Season Banquet on July 17th

Banquet Details

The end of season Banquet is approaching fast and it is time to register. Final registration deadline is Tuesday, July 5th.

  • Date: Sunday, July 17, 2022
  • Time: 4:30 to 8:00 PM
  • Place: Los Paseos Clubhouse & lawn area
  • Meal: Choice of Freshly Grilled Tacos with Carne Asada, Chicken, Al Pastor, or Grilled Vegetables. Rice, beans, chips and salsa will also be served.
  • Cost: Swimmers eat free but must register to reserve a meal.
  • Additional meals: $15 for adults; $13 for kids. You MUST order extra meals in advance; orders will not be accepted at the door.
  • Payment Options:
    • Check: Make checks payable to LPAC and put your checks in the ACTIVITIES folder in the family files.
    • Zelle: Use Zelle to pay Justin Katz at treasurer@swimlpac.org, Include “LPAC 2022 Banquet” with Swimmer Family Last Name in memo.

Use the button below to register now!

LPAC Banquet Registration – Must Register by July 5th

End of Season Gifts for Coaches

If you would like to contribute to end of season gifts for the coaches, please get in touch with Judy Seps. She will be collecting contributions and will have cards to sign at the Silver Creek Meet on July 9th, Spirit Night on July 14th, and the Spaghetti Dinner on July 15th. Feel free to give as much or as little money as you would like. All funds will be pooled together to purchase gift cards. We will present the gift cards and Thank You cards to each coach at the LPAC banquet.

LPAC Governing Board Elections

The LPAC Governing Board is looking for volunteers for the 2023 season. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Jennie Anderson with interest and any other questions about volunteering for the board.

Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars!

Mark Your Calendars!

Please take note of the upcoming events and mark your calendars. We will send out more information about each event in future emails, but you can click on the links below to read more about each event on our website.

 

PENGUINS WANTED!

 

If you live in the Los Paseos neighborhood and love to swim, we would love to have you on our team!

Joining LPAC

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

 

https://nexthomelifestyles.com/

Brad Gill with NextHome Lifestyles: Gold Level Sponsor since 2022

Become a Sponsor

ABOUT LPAC

Los Paseos Aquatic Club (LPAC) is a non-profit organization that has served the Los Paseos community for over 50 years.

As a family-oriented summer swim team, LPAC provides children in the Los Paseos neighborhood the opportunity to participate in competitive swimming in a fun, friendly, and supportive environment. Team members range in age from 5 to 18 years old.

LPAC is a member of the Valley Cabana Swim League and swims against other cabana teams in San Jose and Los Gatos.

All donations to LPAC are tax-deductible. The team’s Tax ID# is 77‑0453769.